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Clearly in high spirits, she grinned as she chatted to her tall companion, tucking her hair behind her ears as she gazed into his eyes.

Going bare-legged for her low-key day, Dakota paired beige cut-off shorts with a baggy white top, and threw an oversized jumper around her shoulders.

Low-key date? The casual pair seemed to be enjoying each other's company as they chatted on the streets of the city

Shooting the breeze: Dakota played with her hair as she looked into her friend's eyes while they waited for a cab

The look of love? The star, who recently said that she doesn't like to date, seemed completely engaged with her pal

She slung one of her favourite turquoise Celine handbags across her body, wearing it in front of her as she wandered down the road clutching a bottle of water.

Her trademark blonde hair was wet and scraped back into a bun, in keeping with her usual down-to-earth style, and she looked fresh-faced.

Making the most of her porcelain complexion, the fashion-conscious star opted against plastering on the make-up, deciding on a more natural look.

Back in March, the starlet told Glamour magazine that she doesn't tend to date as she doesn't see the point unless it's serious.

Keeping close: The star's friend stuck close to her as she chatted on her phone, after spending the day together

Heading off: The pair then left together as they jumped into a cab and zoomed off

'I don’t really date,' she said. 'I have a weird vision of relationships because my parents have known each other since second grade, and they got married right out of college.'

'I’ve always thought that’s what it’s supposed to be like, and if it’s not, then I don’t want to waste my time on it. Even when I was 14, I was like, ‘I’m not gonna marry this person. What’s the point of doing it?’ It’s not me being naive. I just know what it’s supposed to be like,' she continued.

'And I think until I feel that, I cannot be bothered,' she added, despite the fact that she's one of the most high profile stars in Hollywood.

The young actress, whose younger sister Elle has become just as much of a fashion maven as her, is taking a little break after spending much of last year filming.

She's recently shot her role in Effie Gray opposite Emma Thompson and David Suchet and Night Moves with Jesse Eisenberg.

Stylish sisters: Dakota and Elle proved their quirky style credentials at the Met Ball earlier in the month